Leaf Collection Program Starts Monday, Oct. 26

Due to early observations, the leaf collection program will begin on Monday and will go through Wednesday, November 25. Due to COVID-19, only two crew members can work on each leaf machine to better social distance. Therefore, it will take longer to clear each route compared to past years. While it will take longer to pick up leaves on each route, as long as the leaves are placed out by 7 a.m., they will be collected.
Public Works Department crews will make one pass by all homes in the Village each week during the program.

We ask that you do not put out leaves more than one day prior to your scheduled pickup day. Leaves should be raked in a long, neat row that does not exceed five feet in width.

They should be raked as close to the curb as possible, so long as they are not placed in the street or on top of the carriage walks or sidewalk, as this causes safety hazards. If you have landscapers, please direct them to abide by the Village’s leaf collection guidelines.

Leaf Collection Schedule

Early Voting Information

West Deerfield Township is offering free early voting transportation for seniors 65+ and mobility challenged voters for Township residents. Their transport van, with new safety and sanitation protocols in place, will be available for this purpose between 1:00-3:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 23, and Monday, October 26, through Friday, October 30. They will be transporting only one party at a time. To make a reservation, please call Julia at 847-945-0614 at least 48 hours in advance of the time you'd like to go.

Early voting sites opened Monday, October 19. You can use any site. Find a convenient weekday, evening, or weekend time to cast your ballot.

Lake County

Early Voting Sites Finder
Online interactive tool to find the closest Early Voting site from any address.
Early Voting Sites Listing
PDF document listing all Early Voting locations, addresses, dates, and times.
Early Voting Estimated Wait Time

Cook County

Early Voting Sites Finder
Early Voting locations listed are for Suburban Cook County voters only.

Political Signage Rules

During the political campaign season, the Village wants to remind residents about regulations for placing political campaign signs on your property.

Permits are not required for temporary signs, and residents can place any number of political signs on their property as long as the aggregate gross surface area does not exceed 20 square feet.

Signs must be:
• on private property;
• at least 5 feet from the house side of the sidewalk;
• at least 10 feet from the house side of a carriage walk; and
• at least 15 feet from the street edge or back of curb if no sidewalk.

Signs must not be:
• placed in the public right-of-way;
• attached to trees, traffic or light poles, utility poles or fire hydrants; or
• higher than 10 feet above curb level.

For more information, contact the Community Development Department at 847.719.7484.

Compost Your Pumpkins

Residents can compost pumpkins with their regular yard waste service.

Pumpkins and other yardwaste materials must be placed in a 30 gallon biodegradable bag and have a sticker affixed to each bag. Bags cannot exceed 50lbs in weight. Waste Management will collect yardwaste through December 15. More information on the yardwaste program can be found here.

West Deerfield Township Food Pantry Donations

The West Deerfield Township Food Pantry is serving twice as many families than last year. Due to early voting at their office, it may be difficult to drop off a donation, but you can still give on-line here through their website.